Prime contractors prepare to compete for the JSTARS recapitalization program.The next version of the aircraft will have a smaller airframe, along with updated radar, communications and battle management suites.

President's Perspective

Policymakers need to understand that the defense industrial base is no longer the major presence in the U.S. economy that it once was.Read Article

Defense Watch

Dirty Little Secrets of the Cyber Business

It is one of the unwritten rules of venture-funded technology companies that they should stay as far away from government contracts as they possibly can. Unless they are cybersecurity contracts.Read Article

Technology Tomorrow

Hypersonic Weapons Race Gathers Speed

The hypersonic arms race is little talked about outside of military circles, but it should be. The winner would presumably have a huge strategic advantage over its rivals.Read Article

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